Visual artist, Ornella Macchia is also dancer, performer and teacher of Lindy Hop, Charleston and Solo Jazz from Brussels. She is inspired by the Authentic Jazz and Swing of the Afro-American community between 1920' and 40 in Harlem, New York. Whitey's Lindy Hoppers, Harvest Moon Ball, Spirits moves, etc. are her sources of inspiration. With a background in gymnastics, classical dance and Tango, she flourished in Lindy Hop in their rhythmic and theatrical aspects. In 2017, she joined the Brussels performance group Jazz Maniacs which is characterized by Flashy steps, Fast Dance and Aerials. Recently she joined the Old-Style Jazz Dance Troup "The Old Soulz". She performs in Belgium and abroad, in festivals and competitions... and winning the last Savoy Cup Team City battle. As a teacher, Ornella wants to share her passion by combining technique, challenge, Old school style and joy !

George has been dancing lindy hop and solo jazz since he arrived in Brussels in 2015. He loves the Brussels swing dance scene and the opportunities these jazz dances provide for self-expression and improvisation. He is a member of the Jazz Maniacs dance troupe, which trains and performs high-tempo and acrobatic choreographies in the spirit and style of the original lindy-hoppers.